These Banana Pancakes Are Sure to Become a Breakfast Favorite

Everyone seems to have overripe bananas laying around the kitchen. You have good intentions when you buy them, but somehow they ripen faster than you can eat them. If you’re sick of banana bread (we all had our fair share during the pandemic), why not consider making a batch of these banana pancakes. With fewer than 10 ingredients and a simple three-step recipe to follow, even kitchen novices will be surprised by the impressive and tasty result.

Aside from being delicious, bananas are rich in nutrients and have a high content of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Bananas are known for their high potassium content, which helps support cardiovascular health. Better yet, their naturally-occurring prebiotic fiber helps with gut health.

The sweetness and sugar level of a banana depends on how ripe it is. When bananas are unripe, most of their carbs are starches. As they ripen, those starches turn into sugars — mainly fructose — making the banana taste sweeter.

If you ever wonder why bananas are a go-to choice for marathon runners and other health enthusiasts, chalk it up to the fruit’s natural ability to stabilize blood sugar (especially unripe bananas), which helps to boost energy levels and assists with weight management. All in all, bananas are the perfect ingredient for a healthful breakfast.

Chances are you’ve had banana pancakes before, but this recipe is probably different.  You’ll swap out some common energy-zapping ingredients for ingredients with fiber, protein, and good-for-you fats. Whole wheat flour replaces bleached white flour, natural sweeteners replace sugar, and coconut oil takes the place of butter. The result is a revamped breakfast favorite that still retains all the flavor you love.

You don’t have to be a whiz in the kitchen to whip up these banana pancakes. This banana pancake recipe is nearly fool proof. With just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, you’ll end up with a nutritious breakfast that’s sure to make an appearance in your regular rotation.

And now, on to the recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 oz, or about ⅓ of a banana, mashed

• 2 pasture-raised eggs*

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey preferred)*

• 1 tbsp almond flour

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp baking powder

Steps

1. Mix banana, eggs, and vanilla extract in a medium size bowl.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix well.

3. Pour 2 tbsp of batter onto a hot griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

4. Cook the batter in batches if you need. Plate and enjoy!

*Note: For vegan diets, mix together 2 tbsp freshly ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water for eggs and let sit for 15 minutes to gel, substitute plant-based protein powder for whey protein. Extra pancakes can be frozen and reheated.